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Paper Fan: Vietnamese Tradition

According to Vietnamese tradition, each household must have eight specific items which are vital in its culture. One of these is the paper fan which holds both aesthetic value and functionality. While fans are also a part of the culture of East Asia, the Vietnamese fan differs from that in China and Japan in terms […]

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Quang Binh to Boost Tourism in Hanoi

With a goal to make tourism its primary economic sector, the central province of Quang Binh created a promotional programme entitled “Quang Binh in the Land of Hanoi” to entice both local and foreign tourists to visit and discover the beauty of the place. The programme includes securing a platform for all travel operators in […]

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2017 DIFF Celebrated

The 9th Danang International Firework Festival was celebrated last April 30, 2017 at Han River. With the theme “Shining Marble Mountains,” Vietnam forged partnerships with different countries to make the festivity more elegant and memorable. A unique, extravagant fireworks display opened the ceremony set up by teams from Vietnam and Austria. An art performance was participated […]

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Royal Theatre in Hue Restored

Duyet Thi Duong, the oldest theatre in Vietnam, has been restored and is now operating again to bring back culture and art to Hue. The royal theatre was constructed in 1826 under the reign of King Ming Mang in which it became the primary performing art centre of the Nguyen Dynasty. But time and several […]

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Ca Hue: Old Music, New Ears

Ca Hue is an ancient form of music that is catching the interest of the new generation, a delightful surprise for both its propagation and preservation. Ca Hue is an archaic form of music which dates back 500 years ago. Also known as “The Hue Tune,” it is said to be similar to other Vietnamese […]

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Men Wearing Necklaces: A Co Tu Tradition

In Co Tu Village in Quang Nam Province, traditional celebrations require young women to wear one-of-a-kind costumes that can only be found in the community. But what is attracting more visitors into the village more than these unique, beautiful dresses are the men who wear necklaces. What is special about these necklaces is that they […]